LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Make and share this Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by celiavolpe

Categories Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup grits, white stone-ground
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, reserved
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 lb shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

In a medium saucepan bring water and half n half to boil. Add the salt, pepper and grits. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
While the grits are cooking, fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned and crisp. Crumble the bacon. In 2 Tbls of the bacon drippings saute scallions, celery, bell pepper until translucent. Add the shrimp, lime juice and Worchestershire sauce. Cook for 4 minutes covered. Add in the bacon. Remove from heat. Spoon the grits onto a serving platter. Top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.9, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 346.9, Sodium 1999.1, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 44.5